As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Uncategorised · April 28, 2014

Manicure Monday

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Hello there peeps! Manicure Monday is back and back for good and so bright.
I am wearing a bright pink colour this week, this pink is so liberating for me I just love how it looks against my skin tone I mean just look at it so vibrant.

Though I love it I will confess I do not like how long it’s taking to dry! Ok maybe it’s because I have had it for over a year now so maybe but still I would like it to dry quicker like before. The other thing I am disappointed about is the fact that I needed at least 2 coats before I felt I had a colourful enough pink. Previously when I have worn it, it, had lasted the whole week so will see how it goes bearing in mind I have not disturbed the bottle for almost a year.

Thanks for stopping by, what do you think of this colour?

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Comments

  1. Leopard & Lipstick says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    The manicure looks really fine girl! Keep on bloggin’ xo
    http://leopardxlipstick.blogspot.be

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you

  2. Deidre || Love, The Skinnys says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I never paint my nails because I chip it and smudge it and destroy it in three seconds flat. Haha.

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 29, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Hahaha lol, how about just wearing fake nails?

  3. Cori George says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Sometimes I shove my wet nails into a bowl of ice water — they dry in a snap!

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 29, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      Really!? Wow I have never done that before will certainly try it and it’s inexpensive which is even better. Thanks Cori for the tip and stopping by.

  4. Erica says

    April 28, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    I think that color looks really nice. It has a little coral tone to it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 29, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you Erica

  5. No Minivan Mom says

    April 28, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I wish I could wear polish on my nails. It’s so pretty.

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 29, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks but why can’t you wear nail polish?

  6. Glued To My Crafts says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    What a fun, bright color! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 28, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you

  7. Lauren says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I second with Rebekah – Seche Vite is an amazing top coat! Have you tried Julep maven box yet? I have a link on my blog for your first free box:) They have a freedom top coat and I am obsessed with it!

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 28, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks Lauren, I don’t think Julep does UK deliveries. I will definitely check out the top coat suggested.

  8. Rebekah says

    April 28, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Seche Vite is a quick dry top coat – my nails are dry within minutes, I highly suggest it! very pretty colour!

    Reply
    • Miranda Malanga says

      April 28, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you Rebekah, will check it out.

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